I am getting a pap smear today. I always get so tense when I have them done and it makes it sooo uncomfortable. I know its uncomfortable anyways, but is there anything you do that helps your relax?
2006-12-01 05:22:03 · 10 answers · asked by Maria S 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i can't ever relax...ugh i hate them soooooooo much!!
2006-12-01 05:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by *KiM* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there !
Some amount of mental tension is bound to be there when you are undergoing tests like these..okay ?
But...dont you think.........
1. that this "little tension" is better than having a "bigger headache" in later years by NOT doing the test now..?
2. that this test is a "routine test" which is being done on all females after some years of age when they are at risk ?
3. that it is the test advised by the gynacologists as a protocol ?
4. that if you are severely tensed up, a little bit of open and frank discussion with the consultant would have reduced the tension ?
5. that you can utilise the "three days of waiting"
for reports, by listening to some good music, or some good reading ..or spend some more time with relatives or family members which will definitely reduce the pressure you are undergoing..?
RELAAX...
everything will be okay..
after all its for a good cause..
best wishes...
2006-12-01 05:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by suresh k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to relax. It's not like it hurts or anything. It's just something all us women have to do once a year. Do you have a male doc? if so, try switching to a female, that might make you more comfortable. I have a female and she's super nice and we just chat the whole time and before you know it they're done. It such a quite painless check-up just like any other check-up, you shouldn't be so nervous.
2006-12-01 05:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anyone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to think about something else. You have to have a conversation with the nurse or doctor about a subject completely unrelated to what is going on. It is a natural procedure and all women have them done. It is uncomfortable to everyone, you just have to take deep breaths and get through it! Good luck.
2006-12-01 05:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Jackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so hard to do when you're afraid!
All I can say is to practice. Close your eyes and practice relaxing all your muscles. Concentrate on finding the tense places and relaxing them. It might not work everytime, but the more you do it, the easier it will get.
Hang in there.
2006-12-01 05:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just remember that the doctor does this all the time and it's old news to him or her. I usually talk non stop, though, just to keep the focus on anything but what's going on down there! Doctors have to know we hate those visits and probably try to get it done as quick as possible. It'll be over before you know it! Don't sweat it!
2006-12-01 05:26:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds really stupid, but I sing those silly kids songs. You really can't be tense when singing "mary had a little lamb". And my ob/gyn gets a kick out of it
2006-12-01 10:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by essexsrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, those tend to be uncomfortable. Basically all I do is sit there and think of something else.
2006-12-01 05:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by tia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a bath beforehand to help relax you
best just to go and get it over and done with
treat yourself to a cream cake afterwards
2006-12-01 05:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just dont think about it.
it really isn't a big deal it takes 3 seconds. think about what you are really stressing over its nothing, imagine all the other terrible tests that are out there. imagine having a baby?
2006-12-01 05:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by krystal c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋